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27th Joan L. Dunfey Open Juried Exhibition
Organized by New Hampshire Art Association
At a glance
Closed
Submissions closed
Oct 7, 2026 11:59 PM EDT
Entry fee
$40–$50
Priced by number of entries
Eligible members pay $20–$30
Submissions
Up to 3 entries
What to Prepare
You can submit up to 3 applications, each a single artwork with up to 5 images.
JPG / JPEG / PNG / PDF up to 10 MB per file.
Required: Title, Medium, Dimensions, Price, Year.
Entries must be available for sale.
About this Call
New Hampshire Art Association invites New England artists working in all mediums to submit work for the 27th Annual Joan L. Dunfey Exhibition. This exhibition honors the life and legacy of Joan L. Dunfey (1925–1998), a devoted mother, Seacoast resident, and steadfast patron of the arts whose generosity continues to support artists today through the Joan L. Dunfey Fund for the Arts.
The exhibition is open-themed, welcoming diverse artistic voices and perspectives. Artists may submit 1–3 works for consideration. Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place, along with an Artist Under 30 Award. All submission fees for artists under 30 are waived thanks to an anonymous donor.
Meet Our Juror
Sarah Elliott, Lecturer of Painting and Drawing at UNH
Sarah Elliott creates oil and watercolor paintings, as well as charcoal drawings, in which constantly shifting colors and values intertwine with sounds and rhythms in her mind, evoking a contemplative engagement with both figurative and non-figurative subjects. A broad spectrum of artistic traditions has deeply influenced her work due to living most of her life outside of the United States (Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Mainland China and France). In particular, while in France, her art and teaching were transformed by the original research shared by Francis Pratt, Director of the Painting School of Montmiral. Sarah received her MFA at Boston University and has participated in numerous residencies since 1993. She has taught art to a broad age range in all the countries mentioned above. Her work has been exhibited in the United States, Italy and France. Currently, she resides in Durham, NH and is a Lecturer of painting and drawing at UNH.
Important Dates to Remember
EXHIBITION DATES: November 4, 2026 – November 29, 2026
ONLINE SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Oct 7, 2026 11:59 PM EDT
ACCEPTANCE NOTIFICATION: Oct 16, 2026 11:50 AM EDT
ARTWORK DROP OFF: Nov 1, 2026, 4-6PM; Nov 2, 2026, 9AM-6PM
OPENING RECEPTION: Nov 6, 2026, 5-8PM
ARTWORK PICK UP: Nov 29, 2026, 4-6PM; Nov 30, 2026, 9AM-6PM
Submission Guidelines
Submit up to three works for jurying.
Upload a clear, well-lit image of each piece (at least 1200px on the longest side).
Include the title, medium, dimensions, year, and retail price for every entry.
Add a short artist statement so the jurors understand your practice.
Full Requirements
Work must be original, completed within the last three years, and not previously shown at our gallery.
2D framed work and 3D work will be accepted.
2D work - maximum framed dimension 60” in the longest direction including frame.
3D work – Wall hanging 3D pieces must fit within the dimensions above. If your work weighs more than 35 pounds, we ask that you arrange a time to help install your work or provide a hanging system with instructions. Freestanding 3D work must not exceed 42” in any dimension. We allow artists to provide special pedestals when necessary or desired by the artist.
All work must be for sale and priced at $100 or above
Artists are responsible for delivery, pickup, and insurance during transit.
Accepted work must remain on view for the full run of the exhibition.
Commission for this exhibit is 60/40